Writing

Ian Dalrymple

Born August 26, 1903 · Johannesburg, South Africa

Died March 28, 1989 · aged 85

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ian Dalrymple (26 August 1903 – 28 March 1989) was a British screenwriter, film director, film editor and film producer. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, he was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge University. Initially, he worked as an editor at Gaumont-British pictures and Gainsborough Pictures, later turning to screenwriting. During World War II, he …

Known For

The GhoulThe Ghoul · 1933
The Ghoul
5.61933
MovieHorrorMystery
British Egyptologist Professor Morlant seeks immortality through a jewel buried in the tomb of an Oriental idol. Upon his death, Morlant returns to Earth to seek vengeance upon those who removed the jewel from his grave.
PygmalionPygmalion · 1938
Pygmalion
7.01938
MovieComedyDrama
When linguistics professor Henry Higgins boasts that he can pass off Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle as a princess with only six months' training, Colonel George Pickering takes him up on the bet. Eliza moves into Higgins's home and begins her rigorous training after the professor comes to a financial agreement with her dustman father, Alfred. But the plucky young woman is not the only one undergoing a transformation.
Storm in a TeacupStorm in a Teacup · 1937
Storm in a Teacup
7.41937
MovieComedyRomance
A local politician in Scotland tries to break the reporter who wrote a negative story about him, and who is also in love with his daughter.
Sunshine SusieSunshine Susie · 1931
Sunshine Susie
7.31931
MovieMusicComedy
Sunshine Susie was a remake of the German film Die Privatsekretärin, and retained many of the originals general characteristics. Renete Muller who starred in the original, was again cast as the country girl seeking fame and fortune in the big city. She takes a secretarial job at a bank, and sets about catching the heart of her boss, Herr Hasel.
The Admirable CrichtonThe Admirable Crichton · 1957
The Admirable Crichton
6.91957
MovieAdventureComedy
Lord Loam has modern ideas about his household, he believes in treating his servants as his equals - at least sometimes. His butler, Crichton, still believes that members of the serving class should know their place and be happy there. But when the Loam family are shipwrecked on a desert island with the self-reliant Crichton and lady's maid Tweeny, the class system is put to the test.
The CitadelThe Citadel · 1938
The Citadel
6.41938
MovieDramaRomance
Young, idealistic, newly qualified Scottish doctor Andrew Manson arrives in Wales and takes his first job in a mining town, and begins to wonder at the persistent cough many of the miners have. When his attempts to prove its cause are thwarted, he moves to London. His new practice does poorly, but when a friend shows him how to make a lucrative practice from rich hypochondriacs, it will take a great shock to show him what the truth of being a doctor really is.
The Man They Couldn't ArrestThe Man They Couldn't Arrest · 1931
The Man They Couldn't Arrest
9.01931
MovieCrimeDrama
An amateur detective goes on the trail of a gang of violent criminals.
Action for SlanderAction for Slander · 1937
Action for Slander
7.01937
MovieDrama
A bankrupt officer, accused of cheating at cards, defends his honour with a writ.

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